Holding Speeding Drivers Accountable for Brazos County Crash Injuries
When a speeding driver causes a crash in Bryan College Station, Brazos County, that driver is usually liable for the injuries and losses that follow. Speeding remains one of the deadliest behaviors on Texas roads, and proving it is often the key to full compensation. Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group, a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer, has spent decades helping Texas and Brazos County families recover after serious collisions. Our Bryan College Station car accident attorney investigates how fast the other driver was going, builds the supporting evidence, and pursues every dollar you are owed.
Why Choose Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group?
Not every attorney who handles car accident cases brings the same credentials to a high-speed claim. Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group offers Brazos County crash victims:
- Board certification in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential few Texas attorneys hold
- Scott Scherr has more than 30 years’ experience in both federal and state courts
- Extensive experience in the trial, mediation, arbitration, and resolution of claims
- A law firm with the resources to handle the most complex cases, serving Bryan, College Station, and the surrounding Brazos Valley since 1949
- A history of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for injured clients
- Free consultations and contingency-fee representation, so you pay nothing unless we recover
- Help available 24/7/365, with Spanish-language service for our neighbors
Our Bryan College Station personal injury attorneys treat every client with the personal attention their case deserves, and we are ready to take on the insurance companies that try to undervalue serious injuries. When your future is on the line after a serious crash, you can trust Scott Scherr and The Payne Law Group to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Who Is Liable for a Speeding Accident in Bryan?
Texas uses a fault-based system, which means the driver who caused the crash, along with that driver’s insurance company, is responsible for the harm done. Speeding is a common form of negligence behind Brazos County collisions. State law requires every motorist to drive no faster than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions, and going over a posted limit is treated as evidence that the speed was unlawful.
The danger is not abstract. Speeding was a factor in about 29 percent of all U.S. traffic deaths in 2023. In some crashes, more than one party shares the blame. An employer can be responsible when a worker was speeding on the job, such as a trucking company responsible for a negligent truck driver.
A fatal high-speed crash may give surviving family members grounds for a wrongful death claim. Identifying every responsible party and cause of action is one of the first things our firm does.
How Do You Prove a Driver Was Speeding?
You do not need a speeding ticket to show the other driver was going too fast. Even when police do not issue a citation, the right evidence can establish an unsafe speed. Our team looks for:
- Event data recorder, or “black box,” information showing the vehicle’s speed before impact
- Skid mark measurements and crush damage analyzed by accident reconstruction experts
- Traffic camera, dashcam, or nearby business surveillance footage
- Accounts from witnesses who saw the vehicle racing or weaving through traffic
Excessive speed often pairs with other dangerous choices, such as impaired driving, and that combination can strengthen your claim. Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group gathers this evidence quickly, before vehicles are repaired and footage is erased.
What If You Were Partly at Fault?
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you share some blame for the crash, you can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. Your award is then reduced by your share of responsibility. If your damages total $100,000 and you are found 20 percent at fault, for instance, you can recover $80,000. However, if you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you recover nothing.
Insurance companies understand this rule, and they often work to shift blame onto injured victims to cut or deny a payout. Having a board-certified trial lawyer answer those tactics protects the real value of your claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover, and How Long Do You Have?
After a speeding crash, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Where that money comes from often depends on the available insurance. Texas requires drivers to carry at least $30,000 in coverage for one person’s injuries, $60,000 per crash, and $25,000 for property damage, though serious injuries frequently exceed those minimums.
Timing matters too. In most Texas injury cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, and the same two-year deadline generally applies to wrongful death claims, measured from the date of death. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover anything at all.
What to Expect When You Contact Our Firm
When you reach out to Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group, we begin by listening to what happened and reviewing the details of your crash. We explain your options in plain language and take over the investigation, evidence gathering, and negotiations with the insurance company. Because we work on contingency, you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. From your first call, our goal is to lift the pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on healing.
Talk to a Bryan College Station Speeding Accident Attorney Today
A speeding driver can change your life in an instant, and you should not have to face the insurance company alone. Contact Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group today for a free consultation. Our team has fought for Brazos Valley injury victims since 1949. Reach out by phone or online, and let us start building your case while the evidence is still fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay anything upfront to hire a lawyer?
Nothing upfront. We handle speeding accident claims on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is always free.
Should I talk to the insurance company before calling a lawyer?
No, it is best not to talk to the insurance company without a lawyer. Insurance companies and their adjusters have their own lawyers and are well trained to use your own statements to reduce your payout. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, and you need to be very careful about giving a statement to your own company without legal representation. Let an attorney handle those communications to protect your claim.
What should I do at the scene of a speeding crash?
If you are able, call 911, get medical attention, photograph the vehicles and the road, collect contact information from witnesses, and avoid admitting fault. Prompt documentation helps preserve evidence of the other driver’s speed.